Anti-Putin protests in Moscow turn violent – in pictures

Anti-Putin protests in Moscow turn violent – in pictures

Protesters clashed with riot police in Moscow on Sunday in the most violent demonstration yet against Vladimir Putin's rule, on the eve of his return to the presidency. About 250 participants were detained after an attempt to break police lines to march to the Kremlin.

Sunday 6 May 2012 19.58 EDT
First published on Sunday 6 May 2012 19.58 EDT

The March of Millions progresses through the streets of downtown Moscow